Adrian Kempe scored the only goal for Los Angeles as they defeated the Minnesota Wild 1-0. Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves for the Kings, who remain one point behind the Edmonton Oilers for second place in the Pacific Division. Kings coach Jim Hiller praised the team’s performance in the second period but criticized their execution in the third. Wild defenseman Jon Merrill made a crucial defensive play to keep the game close. Despite the win, Hiller acknowledged that the team missed several opportunities to score. Kempe’s goal came on a power play with an assist from Kevin Fiala. The Kings managed to hold off the Wild’s offensive efforts, with Kuemper standing tall in net. Merrill’s defensive effort was key in preserving the shutout for the Kings. The win was a hard-fought one, with both teams battling fiercely to secure the victory.
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